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West Indies need 462 to win after Conway's historic century

Devon Conway became just the 10th player in Test history to hit a double century and a century in the same match on Sunday as New Zealand set the West Indies 462 to win the third Test in Mount Maunganui.

Australia beat England by 82 runs to win third Test and retain Ashes

A dominant Australia collected the last four wickets they needed Sunday to win the third Test and retain the Ashes in just 11 days of cricket, crushing the dreams of an England side who finally showed some fight.

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England 'flat' as Crawley admits Australia a better side

Opener Zak Crawley said the mood in the England dressing room was "flat" Saturday as they stared down the barrel of losing the Ashes within three Tests, admitting Australia were the better side.

Australia four wickets from Ashes glory as England cling on

An unrelenting Australia were four wickets from retaining the Ashes at close of play in the third Test on Saturday as England clung to a dying hope that they could chase a record 435 to save the series.

NBA champions Thunder suffer rare loss to Timberwolves

The NBA Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder suffered just their third defeat of the season Friday, in a last-minute 112-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Joshua knocks out Paul to win Netflix boxing bout

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in their controversial Netflix-backed bout in Miami on Friday.

Dogged Hodge ton sees West Indies save follow-on against New Zealand

Kavem Hodge scored his second Test century on Saturday as the West Indies reached 381-6 at the end of the third day of the third Test at Mount Maunganui, 194 runs behind New Zealand and avoiding the follow-on.

England dig in as they chase a record 435 to keep Ashes alive

Zak Crawley and Joe Root dug in Saturday to keep England's faint hopes alive as they chase a record 435 to win the third Test against Australia and save the Ashes.

Wembanyama 26-point bench cameo takes Spurs to Hawks win

French NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama came off the bench to score 26 points in just 21 minutes Friday, as the San Antonio Spurs crushed the Atlanta Hawks 126-98.

Hodge edges towards century as West Indies 310-4, trail by 265

Kavem Hodge stood firm with 83 for the West Indies on Saturday as they moved to 310-4 at tea on day three of the third New Zealand Test at Mount Maunganui, trailing by 265 runs.

England lose Duckett in chase of record 435 to keep Ashes alive

Travis Head slammed 170 and Alex Carey hit 72 Saturday as Australia were all out for 249 to set England a record 435 to win and keep the Ashes alive.

Australia all out for 349, set England 435 to win 3rd Ashes Test

Travis Head slammed 170 and Alex Carey 72 before Australia were all out for 349 Saturday, setting England the ominous task of scoring 435 to win the third Test and keep the Ashes alive.

West Indies 206-2, trail by 369, after Duffy's double strike

New Zealand's Jacob Duffy struck twice early on Saturday as the West Indies were 206-2 at lunch on the third day of the third Test at Mount Maunganui, still 369 runs behind.

Ravens face 'special' Patriots clash as playoffs come into focus

Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens face a pivotal clash against the high-flying New England Patriots Sunday, knowing anything but a win leaves their NFL playoff prospects in turmoil.

Haller, Aouar out of AFCON, Zambia coach drama

A hamstring injury sustained in a Dutch league match has ruled Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Morocco on Sunday.

Bologna win shoot-out with Inter to reach Italian Super Cup final

Bologna reached the Italian Super Cup final on Friday after beating Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Riyadh.

Brandt and Beier send Dortmund second in Bundesliga

Goals from Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier lifted Borussia Dortmund to a nervy 2-0 home win over Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday and up to second in the Bundesliga table.

Family of Angels pitcher, club settle case over 2019 death

The family of former Los Angeles Angels player Tyler Skaggs reached a settlement with the club on Friday over the pitcher's 2019 death from an overdose in Texas.

Three-time Grand Slam winner Wawrinka to retire in 2026

Stan Wawrinka says the 2026 season will be his last as the three-time Grand Slam singles champion aims to finish his career "on the best note possible".

Man Utd can fight for Premier League title in next few years: Amorim

Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United can win the Premier League far sooner than the 10 or 11 years that Alex Ferguson fears it could take.

Pandya blitz powers India to T20 series win over South Africa

Hardik Pandya led India's batting assault with his 16-ball 50 to set up a 30-run win over South Africa and clinch the series 3-1 in the fifth T20 on Friday.

Emery says rising expectations driving red-hot Villa

Unai Emery said Friday that greater expectations were fuelling Aston Villa's Premier League charge as his in-form side target a rare victory over Manchester United on Sunday.

Amorim takes aim at Man Utd youth stars over 'entitlement'

Ruben Amorim said provocative social media posts from two of Manchester United's academy stars showed a damaging "feeling of entitlement" at the Premier League club.

Spurs 'not a quick fix' for under-fire Frank

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank said there is no quick fix to his side's problems, but he maintains the support of the club's board.

Amorim unfazed by 'Free Mainoo' T-shirt ahead of Villa clash

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said a provocative T-shirt stunt by Kobbie Mainoo's half-brother would not influence his selection decisions as he prepares for a visit to high-flying Aston Villa.

PSG penalty hero Safonov ended Intercontinental win with broken hand

Matvei Safonov probably saved two penalties with a broken hand to win Paris Saint-Germain the Intercontinental Cup win, his coach Luis Enrique said Friday.

'It's so much fun,' says Vonn as she milks her comeback

Lyndsey Vonn's triumphal comeback tour of old haunts reaches France this weekend and she wants to go home with a cow.

Guardiola 'excited' by Man City future, not pondering exit

Pep Guardiola said Friday that his departure from Manchester City is "not on the table" at the moment as he focuses on trying to wrest back the Premier League title.

Zabystran upsets Odermatt to claim first World Cup win in Val Gardena super-G

Jan Zabystran stopped Marco Odermatt from notching up a 51st World Cup win on Friday with a stunning victory in the super-G at Val Gardena.

Czechs name veteran coach Koubek for World Cup play-offs

The Czech Football Association said Friday it had appointed Miroslav Koubek as national coach for next two and and a half years, giving him time to prepare for the 2026 World Cup 2026 play-offs in March.

PSG penalty hero Safonov out until next year with broken hand

Goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, the star of Paris Saint-Germain's Intercontinental Cup win, has a fracture in his left hand the club said on Friday.

Czech Zabystran upsets Odermatt to claim Val Gardena super-G

Jan Zabystran stopped Marco Odermatt from claiming a 51st World Cup win on Friday with a stunning victory in the super-G at Val Gardena.

Arsenal in the 'right place' as Arteta marks six years at club

Mikel Arteta believes his transformation of Arsenal has put the Gunners in a position to win major trophies as he celebrates six years as manager.

Liverpool have 'moved on' from Salah furore, says upbeat Slot

Arne Slot said Liverpool have "moved on" from the furore caused by Mohamed Salah's explosive outburst at being dropped and are showing signs of growing into the side he wants to see.

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